Question

Explain two important characteristics of this type of soil type which make it unsuitable for cultivation

Answer 1

Answer :

(i) The soils are acidic in nature, coarser and crumbly in texture

(ii) Due to lack of nitrogen, potassium and organic elements, the laterite soils lack fertility, and are not suitable for cultivation. But when the soils are manured and irrigated, some crops can be cultivated